Compare flight ticket prices on Xejet, Max Air and 3 more airlines and pay in Naira with Flightpadi. Prices start from ₦132,495 – ₦363,663.
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5 airlines operate flights from Lagos to Abuja including Xejet, Max Air, Ibom Air, Rano Air, and Arik Air. The cheapest airline is Xejet with fares from ₦132,495.
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One-way flights from Lagos to Abuja start from ₦132,495 with Xejet. Round-trip fares start from ₦370,239. Prices were last updated on Jun 30. Use the search tool above to compare fares across all airlines and find the cheapest option for your travel dates.
A direct flight from Lagos to Abuja takes approximately 1h 15m. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja.
Most airlines depart from MMA2 (the newer domestic terminal in Ikeja) — including Ibom Air, Arik Air, United Nigeria Airlines, ValueJet, Max Air, Aero Contractors, and NG Eagle. Air Peace and Green Africa Airways use the older GAT (MMA1) — Air Peace specifically uses the Zulu hall. Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. Here’s a table showing all the airlines departing from Lagos to Abuja and the terminals they take off from according to research from Flightpadi.
Airline
Terminal
Air Peace
Ibom Air
Arik Air
United Nigeria Airlines
ValueJet
Green Africa Airways
Max Air
Aero Contractors
NG Eagle
Flights from Lagos to Abuja operate Daily. Schedules may change seasonally, so we recommend checking availability for your preferred travel date using Flightpadi.
For the best prices on flights from Lagos to Abuja, book at least 2–3 weeks ahead of your departure date. Midweek flights (Tuesday–Thursday) are typically 15–25% cheaper than weekend departures. Avoid booking during peak travel periods like Christmas/New Year (December), Easter, and summer holidays (June–August) when prices spike.
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Book your Lagos to Abuja flight 5–7 days in advance or up to 4 weeks for best deals. Last-minute fares on this route are typically 30–50% higher.
Fly midweek
Flights from Lagos on Tuesdays to Thursdays are typically 20–30% cheaper than Friday or Sunday departures.
Be flexible with times
The cheapest Lagos to Abuja flights are usually early morning (before 8am) or late evening slots.
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Airports
LOS - Departure
Murtala Muhammed International Airport is the main airport serving Lagos and the surrounding cities.
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ABV - Arrival
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is the main airport serving Abuja and the surrounding cities.
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